NURS 8310 – Epidemiology and Population Health Walden University DNP Program Week 1 Study Notes: Foundations of Epidemiology & Population Health Primary Textbook Reference Gordis, L. Epidemiology (6th ed., 2014 or latest). Elsevier. Focus: Chapters 1–3 (Introduction to Epidemiology, Measures of Disease Frequency, Descriptive Epidemiology). Core Learning...
Course Overview NURS 8310 is a core doctoral-level course in Walden University's DNP program (typically 5 quarter credits, 11 weeks). It provides an advanced overview of epidemiologic methods for studying disease distribution, determinants, and etiology in human populations, with emphasis on population health improvement, health equity,...
Week 1: Foundations & History of Public Health Nursing Topics: Scope of public/community health nursing; historical evolution (Nightingale, Wald, public health milestones); roles in local/state/national systems; core competencies (Quad Council); introduction to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Discussion Questions (typical): How has...
Section 1: Cellular Processes, Adaptations & Injury (Weeks 1–2) – Questions 1–15Which adaptation involves an increase in cell number through mitosis? A. Atrophy B. Hypertrophy C. Hyperplasia D. Metaplasia The most common cause of irreversible cell injury leading to necrosis is: A. Mild hypoxia B. Severe ATP depletion C. Reversible swelling D....
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 11 Discussion Instructions: Cancer and Final Reflections (or Cancer Genetics and Oncology Pathophysiology / Course Synthesis) Purpose/Objective: Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, driven by genetic alterations, environmental exposures, and dysregulated cellular processes....
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 10 Assignment Instructions Module: Module 8 (Reproductive System and Cancer Genetics) – Week 10 Assignment Title: Module 8 Assignment: Case Study Analysis (Genitourinary Assessment / Disorders of the Reproductive Systems / Genitourinary Pathophysiology) Purpose: To apply pathophysiological principles from the...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 10 Discussion Instructions: Reproductive/Genitourinary Topics (or Disorders of the Reproductive Systems / Alterations in Reproductive and Genitourinary Function) Module: Module 8 (Reproductive System and Cancer Genetics) – Week 10 Discussion Title: Discussion: Disorders of the Reproductive Systems...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 9 Assignment Instructions Module: Module 7 (Renal, Hematologic, and Immune Systems) – Week 9 Assignment Title: Module 7 Assignment: Case Study Analysis (Alterations in Renal and Urinary Tract Function; Hematologic Disorders; or Immune/Infectious Processes – often titled "Concepts of...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 9 Discussion Instructions: Renal/Hematologic/Immune Alterations (or Alterations in Renal, Hematologic, and Immune Function) Discussion Title: Discussion: Alterations in Renal, Hematologic, and Immune Function (commonly focused on pathophysiology of selected disorders in these systems, such as acute/chronic kidney...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Purpose/Objective: The musculoskeletal system provides structure, support, and mobility to the body, while also playing roles in mineral storage (e.g., calcium in bones) and hematopoiesis. Alterations in this system—such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, or muscle disorders (e.g.,...